The week of September 22nd was announced as banned book week as proclaimed by the American Library Association. Thomas Hampson wrote an article for IFI about it. The concerns that parents have about inappropriate books being placed in the children’s section of the library is not void.
We have a special episode for you today. Alyssa Sonnenburg was recently on the nationally syndicated radio program “Point of View” with host Kerby Anderson to discuss why Christians casting their ballots matters. We were highly honored to be featured, and as per usual, Alyssa knocked the topic out of the ball-park, appealing to pastors to exhort their congregations to vote.
Maia Poet is an Israeli American, and in this conversation with Brynn and Jenna, she delves into the chaos of the Israeli/Gaza war. Maia expounds on the politics of the countries around Israel and how their set up affects innocent civilians, and addresses the mainstream narrative of Israel not caring about bystanders in their attempts to eradicate their enemies. This is an episode you do not want to miss.
Jim Marter is a Republican candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 14th Congressional District,and he believes our future is bright if we rein in big government, return to American freedoms and principles and send wise and knowledgeable, servant-leaders to Washington. In this special edition of Spotlight, Monte Larrick talks with James Marter about what his goals are when he gets in office
Monte Larrick and David Smith, executive director of the Illinois Family Institute, discuss why there are no rusty swords on the battle field of the public square, and how it is our duties as Christians to vote.
God carried me, protected me, guided me out of evil’s hands so He could give me the chance to honor Him today.
Anni Cyrus is a human rights activist who fled from Iran as a teenager. Her site, Live Up to Freedom, is the source for the truth about Islam and in this encouraging and detailed episode, Anni shares with us the story of her life, being born and raised under Sharia in Iran, the horrors she endured, and how Christ found her when she least expected it.… Continue Reading
Today we’re featuring Allie Beth Sutckey’s keynote address at IFI’s 2024 faith, family and freedom banquet. Stuckey is a Christian, wife, mother, and hit podcast host of the show “Relatable.” In this keynote, she breaks down her catchphrase for us: politics matter because policies matter because people matter.
In this edition of Self Evident, Alyssa digs into what is happening to child illegal immagrants once they make it across our border.
For further research and discussion on this, we highly encourage a listen to Illinois Family Action’s podcast “Spotlight.” They recently addressed this issue with intelligence analyst, U.S. Air Force Veteran, and a former chief investigator for the Illinois Legislative Investigating Commission Thomas Hampson on episode 396, titled “323,000 Children Missing?”.
In this episode, Jenna & Alyssa converse with Jeremy Chong, a member of the Jim Elliot Fellowship. This courageous group of evangelists prosecuted the city of Chicago for kicking them out when they were sharing the Gospel in Millenium Park, and in this episode we hear his story and practical tips for sharing Christ.
Self Evident
Suing the City & Sharing the Gospel | Guest: Jeremy Chong (SE #85)
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Comments Off on Banned Books Week & Parents’ Concerns | Guest: Thomas Hampson (IFS #400) 
